VIA:NGS-Viacom Inc.

EQUITY | Entertainment | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 36.28

Change

+0.78 (+2.20)%

Market Cap

USD 16.51B

Volume

0.04M

Analyst Target

USD 78.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Viacom Inc is an entertainment content company. It connects with audiences in 165 countries and territories and creates television programs, motion pictures, applications, games, consumer products, social media & other entertainment content.

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ETFs Containing VIA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Entertainment) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 30.46% 76% C+ 77% C+
Dividend Return 0.72% 33% F 52% F
Total Return 31.18% 78% C+ 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.78% 50% F 59% D-
Dividend Return 2.22% 71% C- 55% F
Total Return 3.00% 53% F 59% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -57.01% 36% F 19% F
Dividend Return 6.54% 50% F 25% F
Total Return -50.47% 40% F 20% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -17.06% 13% F 11% F
Dividend Return -14.89% 13% F 12% F
Total Return 2.17% 64% D 58% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.99% 82% B 76% C+
Risk Adjusted Return -99.32% 8% B- 4% F
Market Capitalization 16.51B 85% B 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Entertainment) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 11.50 53% 45%
Price/Book Ratio 1.97 43% 49%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.84 59% 48%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.90 53% 44%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 20.83% 71% 85%
Return on Invested Capital 16.39% 87% 82%
Return on Assets 6.49% 79% 82%
Debt to Equity Ratio 136.50% 42% 17%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.